Manchester Elementary School vs Orchard Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elementary School
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Orchard Heights Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary School Port Orchard, Washington | Orchard Heights Elementary Port Orchard, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #424 of 1,154 | #286 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15054 of 50,301 | #10467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 68% |
| city | Port Orchard | Port Orchard |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 64.6).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Manchester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 58%).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •Orchard Heights Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 458.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manchester Elementary School better than Orchard Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Heights Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 64.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Manchester Elementary School and Orchard Heights Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Port Orchard and Port Orchard in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary School: 458. Orchard Heights Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary School and Orchard Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Manchester Elementary School is 424th of 1,154 and Orchard Heights Elementary is 286th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).